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Nonprofit · EIN 59-3710725

TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC

Tax-exempt · TAMPA, FL 33687

Financials

$371K$413K2023$451K$452K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$450,683$452,304-$1,621$15,569$48,319-$32,750
June 30, 2024990$371,266$413,138-$41,872$4,054$53,916-$49,862
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$34,317
Program service revenue
$398,758
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$17,608

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$624
Program services (functional)
$414,559
Management and general (functional)
$37,745

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,419
Total assets, end of year
$15,569
Total liabilities, end of year
$48,319
Net assets, end of year
-$32,750
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$32,750
Gross receipts
$450,683
Employees
0
Volunteers
60
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUBY JACKSONCHAIR
Trustee or director
6$0
FREDDIE MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE WASHINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CONNIE HICKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUBY JACKSONCO CHAIR TREAS
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
WILLIAMS SANDECO CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
CONNIE HICKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
IVY BOXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JARVIS MEEKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT WESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL SPEARSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID HALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 16622, TAMPA, FL 33687-6622
In care of
% RUBY JACKSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RUBY JACKSON, 7605 N 53RD ST, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Signed the 990
RUBY JACKSON, PRESIDENT
Return prepared by
Rolanda S McDuffie CPA

Mission

offer the community of Tampa Bay a unique blend of African and African American art, culture and history, therefore serving as a conduit for promoting and perpetuating the art, culture and history of African Americans and African people for the benefit of all Tampa Bay residents and tourists to the Tampa Bay area. It exists to support the culturally rich and diverse Tampa Bay community by ensuring all events are inclusive of the entire community.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 10-Day, family friendly, cultural experience focuses on music, education, economic and social empowerment and the arts. The 2-Day Music Fest, which takes place the weekend of the MLK holiday, features local and nationally, recognized musicians, artists, poets, and craftspeople.
    Expenses $414,559 · revenue $398,758

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-3710725
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$15,569
Income (IRS master file)
$450,683

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$450,683$452,304$15,569XML
990June 2024$371,266$413,138$4,054XML
990June 2023$393,377$388,809$18,419IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 59-3710725).

Questions about TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC

What is the EIN of TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC is 59-3710725.
Is TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RUBY JACKSON.
Who are the officers and directors of TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $450,683, expenses of $452,304 and total assets of $15,569 at year end.

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